Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Battery and ChargingSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
- DesignSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max A18 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Exynos 2500. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 6.9", Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 6.7". Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads on Fast Charging: 45 W against 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
71% – 70%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
82% – 77%
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
64% – 57%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
66% – 56%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo reviews yet |  SamsungSamsung Galaxy S26 FENo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A18 Pro | Exynos 2500 |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | No data | 4900 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.7" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A18 Pro | Exynos 2500 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 6-core GPU | No data |
| RAM | No data | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | No data |
| Telephoto | 5x | 3x |
| Telephoto Resolution | 12 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | No data | 4900 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No data |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 193 g |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Frame | Titanium | No data |
| Back Surface | Glass | No data |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | No data |
| Biometrics | Face ID | No data |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | Android |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads on 4 of 6 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.